Tahitian Influenced 8 String Ukulele Build

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful instrument! Awesome work!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@konnorzayn5097]

I know Im kind of off topic but do anyone know a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@cameronjacob3736]

@Konnor Zayn try flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@danielerasito7088]

Uso whats your whatsapp or fb name

[@billalbert7291]

Have returned from Papeete, Tahiti a few weeks ago and was totally in awe of the locals playing these instruments. Don’t have the tools or talent to build one but should have bought one when I was there! This is indeed a huge project and you did this beautifully.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thank you! Depending where you are in the world, there is a guy on Facebook, Asonu, whom produces some amazing looking instruments for sale. They are a fun instrument to play.

[@zetamen8812]

Excelente

[@dorothykelly8924]

Watched from start to finish. Stunning instrument. My son bought me an eight stringed carved Fijian ukelele with the fishing green luminous strings when he was in Fiji. It sounds so different from my soprano uke. I will have to learn to play it like you. Wonderful.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. They are a different sound, but I do really like them. I used to play in a little group and the different tone was quite complimentary. Enjoy yours!

[@CowboyX1000]

Fantastic! It makes my CBGs seem crude. I think I learned a few new things watching that build. Thanks.

[@MikeHawkey]

thanks for the kind words. cigar box guitars rock. something I'll build another of when i get time.

[@Blackfoxsteam]

Great job and a fine video. I admire how you did it all- even cutting your own fret slots. Beautiful finish on the wood.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. After a bit of practice fret slots are not so daunting. I think the measure measure cut rule works well there (As I found on an earlier project where I had mis-measured somehow...).

[@ZvikaDror]

Awesome! This is briliant design with en edge :) Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeHawkey]

Zvika Dror thanks!

[@sammitchell4495]

Oh my god, that is gorgeous! Great work, mike!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@leemccomish1923]

Lots of ideas and tips in that video, thank you for posting.

[@MikeHawkey]

No problem

[@PaulLieberman]

Absolutely gorgeous. I've begun work on one, copying your design. My skills are still crude but I'm learning.

[@MikeHawkey]

Great! - all skills start somewhere. Hope it goes well!

[@PaulLieberman]

@@MikeHawkey here it is - music.paullieberman.net/content/home-made-tahitian-style-uke -

[@FirstnameLastname-bp5cm]

Your videos are fun to watch. Nice edit and really cool builds! Great work.

[@MikeHawkey]

thanks!

[@MrAndyballard]

You make amazing Ukes man, and a CB200 in your garage too, you have exceedingly good taste sir !

[@alansturgess1324]

Would love to see and hear one of those as a baritone with the tuning DGBE . . . or how about adopting the 12 string idea for a uke with, say, the DG strings as octaves? Now THERE'S a project. Great job. Very unusual.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks! I like the idea (and would dread my limited playing skill sound demo haha)

[@JustClaude13]

I like what you did with the peg head. Very cool. The CB200 is a nice bike in flat country. I had one. Didn't like hills or headwinds, but on the flats it was a sweetheart.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks Claude. Yes, the CB200 was my father's from new. He rode it a few years and then put it under his house. I cleaned it up (a lot) and put it back on the road a few years back. As you say, not the strongest performer in hills and headwinds, but a fun little bike for local riding (which is all I tend to do).

[@rogerking5434]

Thank you, Mike - using your supplied drawings, my last (PNW) winter project turned out be a wonderful learning experience. African Mahogany, sound board of curly Maple and imitation red abalone fret dots - I call mine "A au hi" FIRE. Credited you on my Facebook Roger King/Ukulele Build Project.

[@MikeHawkey]

Sounds nice! - great that you did a build based on the drawings. Thanks!

[@masonomasono]

Looks awesome! It has a very cool percussion sound to it too.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@splegle]

this is the most impressive thing i’ve ever witnessed

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. One go my favourite builds still.

[@nathanjasper512]

Glad you got that laundry footage. I would have been worried the whole time about whether your clothes got dry.

[@MikeHawkey]

I know right ;)

[@zanusbluesman]

beautiful. I really like the design of the headstock

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. Often the Tahitian style has the reverse of this, but I think this way aligns strings better, and felt right to me design wise.

[@leovonfitzy]

Looks and sounds really bloody good! Great work! :)

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@АлексейАлексеев-ц5э]

You can look at three things endlessly: how the fire burns, how the water flows, and how others work. ;)))

[@MikeHawkey]

Nice quote! - my viewing habits would totally agree! Thanks for stopping by

[@Mikhandmaker]

Awesome! I love it

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@aWildJosh213]

Cool! I love 8 stringed ukuleles!

[@fabriziocroce3242]

Very good, fantastic, superb!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thank you!

[@stephanieguillot3477]

Du talent !! Super travail !! Je vais essayer d’en faire un moi aussi, merci pour cette vidéo !!

[@MikeHawkey]

Bonne chance et merci!

[@Ukobold]

Nice job, well done, nice result !

[@MikeHawkey]

Cheers!

[@pebrito]

nice video, very good job, in this time of tecnologie, to make a manual job is fantastic.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thank you

[@capnskustomworks]

Beautiful work, brethren!

[@MikeHawkey]

Cheers!

[@wilhelmtutunik4306]

Wonderful! Beautiful! Wow!

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

GREAT JOB .. You make it look easy :-)

[@АнтонСорокин-ц3э]

Total zen inside and out

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@natvan5869]

Wasn't expecting the Holden sheet over the bike but uke looks rad

[@MikeHawkey]

Cheers. Yeah, sheet was just something laying around I used for dust cover...been intending to make a custom one for years now!

[@renotitawano1407]

Great movie! It's so hard to find Tahitian Ukes, especially in Europe. At the end, I've ordered one custom made in Indonesia (Pelem Ukuleles). I use fishing line (Fluor Carbon) 0.45mm/30lbs. What type of "strings" do you use? I love the sharp sound from yours, mine is a little warmer which I normally like, but hey it's a Tahitian Uke, so it should sound snappy (if that's the right word for it 🙂 ).

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks! I had 25lbs fluro (fishing) on this one. The body is on the far end of slim which I think adds to the ‘snappiness’. This one is with a new owner, but i miss it so have plans for a new version I will make after I complete a handful of other projects!

[@neraben]

awesome video and very cool bike!!

[@MikeHawkey]

thanks!

[@68able2]

awesome job man

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@rjbiz9120]

Really enjoyed you Video. You have done really nice job I make Ukulele on CNC Might have to write a program to cut one of those , looks cool Thanks

[@MikeHawkey]

Sounds fun! thanks for the comment.

[@ToddFisher42]

I do notice that you have just used a piece of wood you had lying around. You wouldn't happen to know what type of wood and where you would get it or something similar would you? From NZ as well and I love this design. I made one using this design using just some standard timber but definitely doesn't look as good as yours. Also made it as one and sanded away

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, It was some probably 30-40 year old Rimu from the house - just nice old wood. One up cycled way of getting wood like it is old perhaps damaged furniture no one wants. There are some specialist wood suppliers around, but you do pay for it. Occasionally on Trademe, smaller bits good for projects like this sold too. Cool to hear you have made one. Still one of my favourites of all the designs Ive made. Thanks!

[@bearshield7138]

sweet job

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@vignoble2675]

One tip if you carved whit a foster bit the hole body and just por a tap sounds even deper right there you a waistline half of the Sound leaving so mush wood unused detween mauth and neck give it some day a try and instead of one hole just try to carv everything inside leaving 1/4 of an inch all the contour of the body and put a aveto tap or ceder bout very sonorous woods you are going to noticed a big very big sound quality change , excellent job if yo ever come to Baja cal plis stop by .

[@MikeHawkey]

Many thanks. Ive made something similar to what you describe for a friend (no video). This design was keeping with the Cook Island design tradition, but agreed, for a different and fuller sounds, bigger cavity. Being the tuning is quite high octave on these, they carry sound surprisingly well for a small cavity - bass would be useless though.

[@sryanrussell]

Would it have been easier to use Mandolin Tuning Pegs? I guess possibly, but that would be beyond your scope of upcycling what you have. Great build!

[@MikeHawkey]

Absolutely. I might just do that in the future on a v3.0. Budget wise I think the singles can be picked up cheaper and with some more design options (for the price), but getting a 4 a side tuning setup would make for easier mounting. Thanks!

[@isetta4083]

Whenever I could hear Queen in the background I thought I was hallucinating, I heard extracts from at least 4 songs

[@MikeHawkey]

Apart from not really working with final edits, I wish I could just have my music running throughout as I listened to it when building... but alas copywrite.

[@carlosorlandochamorro2109]

Maravilloso trabajo amigo.

[@TutaiJessie]

Awesome work, question what size/type string is that can you show me a picture of the strings you have

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi. Following traditional Tahatian uke builds, strings are 20lb fluorocarbon aka quality fishing line. Actually the same material as many strings on the market. Approximately the diameter of the A string. Thanks!

[@josebarichello3028]

Ukulele ficou bunito parese a quele estrumento antigo que chama alaude parese

[@MikeHawkey]

Talvez um dia eu construa.

[@badhonmike8815]

so beautiful looking, but really tinn y sound.

[@MikeHawkey]

A few factors at play - one being my Sony's less than perfect sound recording. But the high CE tuning and very small volume for sound makes this a typical characteristic of Tahitian Ukuleles. If you youtube a few other production models, mine sounds the same in person - I just may not have captured on film. Thanks!

[@ssbnman1630]

Beautiful!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks

[@panchoatabake]

Congrats! It sounds very similar to a charango. Greetings from Chile.

[@Zwaser]

could you share the measurements of the spaces between the strings(the bigger and the smaller gaps)? Going to try make my own but not sure how ill space out the strings, thanks! :)

[@Zwaser]

May have figured it out, 6mm between each pair and 4mm in the middle of the pair? could work right? hahah

[@MikeHawkey]

Nice one. I originally based on a 4 string neck with the gap being where the string would lay. You could even narrow between the pairs a little more. Mine are close to a 2mm gap once all installed but not far off 4mm when you cut and take string thickness into consideration. Good luck with build!

[@Zwaser]

Thank you :)

[@cmjudco]

Nice...I love the 8 strings! Great job....I want to make a baritone one!! You don't happen to have any plans do you?

[@MikeHawkey]

Sounds good. Hope the build goes well! - here is a basic plan one could scale for baritone: mikehawkeydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/kohoi-8-string-by-mike-hawkey.pdf thanks for stopping by!

[@CircuitsAndStrings]

really awesome.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks Daniel!

[@zionwilliams839]

Great job what's the neck width of your uke?? Pls

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi. Sorry, i dont have this instrument in my possession anymore, but if you scroll partway down my site here there are to scale pdf plans. If wider than a standard 4 string, only just a little. mikehawkey.com/projects/kohoi-aka-slim-jim-8-string-tahitian-style-uke/

[@tokyantv]

buenas como se llama el instrumento.? gracias..

[@Dc.Who11]

En Perú ese tipo de instrumento se llama charango tiene las mismas cuerdas a diferencia que lleva una más

[@MikeHawkey]

Gracias. Es muy interesante instrumentos iguales o similares pero diferentes en todo el mundo. Sin duda muchos de los viajeros de la historia llevando consigo sus instrumentos.

[@RayRand]

What makes this a Uke instead of a Mando? It's a very nice piece.

[@MikeHawkey]

Tuning and string type is the main difference really in ggcceeaa. Thanks!

[@georgemorley7640]

I have followed the plans on your website and built my own version of this instrument... Please let me know if you are happy for me to proceed and post a blog video on KZbin, and what credits I need to acknowledge you with... Many thanks... George

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, nice one! - more than happy for you to post. Just reference me and this build video. Share the link here when done too!

[@georgemorley7640]

Mike Hawkey... Thanks for the inspiration...!

[@georgemorley7640]

As promised... A link to the build I made following your design... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooOsmJl3abp-oNE

[@dinoilcagnolino3213]

Beautiful work. Complements. Can you tell me what the nut is made of. Thanks

[@MikeHawkey]

Many thanks. Nut made from bone on this unit. Thanks.

[@robertoadrianpapaleoemateg7469]

Thank you..Master Luthier Mike...

[@MikeHawkey]

To kind, but thank you! :)

[@andybusch9606]

That sounds really beautiful! And it looks great? Is there somewhere a person can find plans or instructions to make one?

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. Still one of my favourites that I will rebuild again in the future as this one found a new home. Very basic plan here: mikehawkeydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/kohoi-8-string-by-mike-hawkey.pdf Good luck with build!

[@choloramirez3944]

beautiful!!! great job!!! Do you have the plans in pdf to share? I would love to be able to make one similar to yours

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, Sorry for delay - I keep meaning to link plans in the description, which I have now done. Good luck with your build!

[@alexisj.4544]

Hermoso instrumento, gran trabajo

[@americannerdproject]

Could you make the template available for download? Specifically the fret board. Thanks!

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, if you scroll down to the bottom of the page of my Mk1 version (linked below) you will see the plan for the one built in the video (print 100% PDF + can also check against measurements in the chart on the PDF): mikehawkey.com/projects/kohoi-aka-slim-jim-8-string-tahitian-style-uke/

[@Iamian0919]

Love the stile man

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@mclarenmig]

hey mike, awesome video! just a little question. whats de diametre of that hole saw? thanks

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. 99% I used my largest which is 130mm. If you had a router however, its not too difficult to make a jig or template up to cut that size or larger. Thanks.

[@nathansherby8456]

How thick do you normally make the bodies? Is it 1inch thick stock your using or is it 3/4 inch thick stock?

[@MikeHawkey]

We are technically in metric here, not that that matters- I'd use 1 inch if available and do away with a separate back plate, routing out the sound cavity. But 3/4 with backplate added is possibly the easier construction route so also fine. Thicker will give you more volume but the high octave tuning can come with thin also . Good luck with build!

[@OzzieWozzieOriginal]

No wonder, I cant make my own, needs a hundred over tools and parts But why it has a metallic sound??

[@MikeHawkey]

With a modification of the plans, it could be made with a simple coping saw (of if have power, a cheap jigsaw) and 1 drill bit + sandpaper on a block. Easiest way with those tools would be to make a one piece neck/body - just adding a back piece when you cut out the sound hole. Would take longer, but very possible. Maybe I'll take up that challenge one day. Sound - its a very thin sound area and quite high octave tuning. Also sounds vastly different whether you have sound hole against body or away from it. Thanks!

[@domenicomiceli5414]

Where could I find the measurements?

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, look in the details under the video. Has a link to the PDF to download - print to scale and that's most the dimensions.

[@domenicomiceli5414]

Thank you, how thick was the material you used for the neck and body?

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi. Roughly 20mm. A tad thicker - say 25 gives a little more room to work with.

[@domenicomiceli5414]

Ok thanks

[@raulsalazar5864]

good job it's awesome

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

If you could build an 10 strings (5x2) ukulele, it becomes into charango.

[@MikeHawkey]

One day maybe!

[@maxwedekind8992]

What kind of strings did you use? It's sounds very cool

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. Strings are fluorocarbon - which is used both for some brands of ukulele strings, but also monofilament fishing line. Traditional Tahitian ukuleles use fishing line. From memory 20-39lb strength.

[@topbrasstv8867]

Arthur i have a plan were going to TAHITI we just need MUNEH

[@OzzieWozzieOriginal]

How much, sell it to me

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, nothing for sale at the moment sorry!

[@lrowlands53]

Why not use mandolin tuners? Why glue the bridge? The nut slots should slope backwards - probably why the open strings buzz.. You didn’t show how you fitted the string anchor.

[@MikeHawkey]

One could use mandolin tuners if they wanted. I used ukulele ones. Might be an angle illusion on the bridge, had a very slight back angle. Glued as that's the correct scale length, when you change that your tuning goes off. String anchor bent metal that's glued into drilled holes. Thanks for watching.

[@dominickwhite6295]

It's a beautiful build! What was the song you were playing at the end, however? I'd love to give it a try on my own uke, or if you have the chords to it.

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi. Thanks. The two main ones I played at the end were one of my own little ditties im half done on, and then a version of when I'm 64 (which is prob the one you are looking for)- tabs should be on one of the main free uke tab sites; but I can dig out if you can't find. Cheers

[@a.beaulieu8130]

But does it djent?

[@OzzieWozzieOriginal]

who cares about d jents, thats not what ukes are for, kkkk

[@a.beaulieu8130]

Ozzie Wozzie Original ever heard of humor?

[@OzzieWozzieOriginal]

Yes, and in return, ever heard of friendly sarcasm? thats what the kkkkk is for

[@eggaweb]

Needs 10 more strings...

[@Nebelrose]

@@OzzieWozzieOriginal not many people outside of indonesia would understand the "kkkk" xd

[@clayholloway7769]

Beautiful work brother. Where are you based?

[@MikeHawkey]

Thank you. I’m down in New Zealand.

[@tufailbasith6631]

what is strings size or all r same size?

[@germanalejandrovazquezdelg811]

Que medidas tiene?

[@ellieheath2479]

Hi! I love your stuff! Is there anywhere where you sell it? I would love to have something like this

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, I occasionally sell bits and pieces but nothing currently sorry.

[@souvikmajumder6729]

very nice,the are strings thread or wire?

[@MikeHawkey]

thanks - Fluorocarbon strings (non wire).

[@martinbulmer1868]

Hi Mike. I built one a couple of years ago using this "hole straight through" principle instead of the traditional carved-out-bowl. It's so much easier! I used a circular soundboard as well as a circular backboard. I think yours looks more elegant, but then my soundboard is painted black & my body painted red for a different effect! I left my bridge floating so I can adjust the intonation. I've used fishing line for strings. Is that what you're using? I do like the tone of these Tahitian ukes, but you can't get them here in the uk, so I had to make my own. I don't have the equipment that you've got, so mine are a bit more crude, but improving. I think the next one might be best... I might pinch your design for string anchor - I've used 4 nails or screws up to now, but they tend to get in the way a bit. Thanks for this vid.

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, thanks for watching and telling me about yours! Feel free to take the anchor design - it just felt more tidy to me. Hole through is a lot easier than carving. That said, if you had a router, making a template for a hole cuter not quite through is also an option. I did it in reverse on this unit (well sort of - not a circle):mikehawkey.com/projects/wurhui-wolfie/ I have found 20 pound line for the 8 stringers pretty good. Cheers

[@leaisaufeau8349]

Hey I like to order a ukulele in please

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, sorry but I’m unable to build any orders at this stage as time is limited and current projects on backlog. Feel free to use my design with a local builder though!

[@ruktaratarktar6910]

how much time did you take to make this ukulele ? because i want to make one or two with a swiss friend that is good with the wood, thanks for your answer.

[@MikeHawkey]

HI. I made it over several weeks outside of work and when free in weekends. Planned right with two on the job and depending on glue and finish one might be able to build over a long weekend. Good luck!

[@vidalramoncatalan520]

Que clase de instrumento seria que cuerda lleva ?

[@MikeHawkey]

Lo siento, no parece ser capaz de traducir ese mensaje correctamente

[@md.moinulislam9467]

MASHAALLAH khub valo

[@MikeHawkey]

Dhan'yabāda

[@nachofranc2400]

¿What was the white thing you worked near the end? I thought it was marble, then i thought it was some polymer.. But i dunno jsjk

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, its bone, but any solid material will work - even hardwood. Thanks for the views.

[@nachofranc2400]

Mike Hawkey ohh, i have never worked bone before, thats why i didn't knew what it was, thanks for the reply, keep up with the inspiring videos :》

[@drago4961]

Y los planos ?? y las medidas??

[@MikeHawkey]

mikehawkey.com/projects/kohoi-aka-slim-jim-8-string-tahitian-style-uke/ Aquí está el PDF en la parte inferior de mi blog. Thanks.

[@drago4961]

Thank you !!!

[@allenmorgan2591]

wow wow so cool

[@MikeHawkey]

ALLEN MORGAN thanks!

[@sakapurnama5048]

awesome 👍

[@MikeHawkey]

thanks

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@michaelmuller8877]

very nice build, but isn't that a mandolin?

[@MikeHawkey]

I agree they have strong similarities. The Tahitian Ukuleles gained popularity in the 90's across Polynesia, so are a very new instrument. Clear point of difference is the tuning of GCEA vs. GDAE (and its variants). String type also differs with Tahitian Ukes having flurocarbon.I think typically mandolin necks traditionally are also a little thinner, but Im sure that can differ between models. Ultimately both are from the lute family. Thanks for viewing!

[@michaelmuller8877]

how loud does it play though? I couldn't decide if I should buy a uke or mandolin, this looks like the perfect alternative, and i can make it myself. how long did it take in total ?

[@MikeHawkey]

Using the high c e tuning, its probably slightly quieter than a concert of the same size if played with vigour. - but the higher frequencies project quite well. Ive used it to play with a few others in the past and it certainly holds it own! Time wise, from memory I built over several weeks, but didnt really keep track of hours sorry.

[@michaelmuller8877]

what kind of wood do you generally use for building the different parts of your ukes ?

[@MikeHawkey]

Im a bit of a mix of using upcycled wood, local wood and other random wood that comes my way. I do tend to use a lot of Mahogany and Rimu (most of this one is Rimu) and usually use Merbau for fingerboards. For something like this instrument, you could really use what you have available as long as its not too soft (8 strings might warp a soft wood neck with no truss rod). Soundboard is about 2.5-3mm thick and has no supporting ribs behind as its fairly small diameter. A year on, still fine, so dont think I would change that if I made again. Ive used bamboo laminate also as I liked the sustainable aspect to it (which would work on all but the soundboard on this). Looks cool/different, but really hard on the tools.

[@germanalejandrovazquezdelg811]

Me gustaría hacerme uno

[@MikeHawkey]

Planes básicos aquí: mikehawkey.com/projects/kohoi-aka-slim-jim-8-string-tahitian-style-uke/

[@andrefilipebendelack2492]

Hi Mike, what is the wood you used for make this Ukulele?

[@MikeHawkey]

hi andre. for this unit I used rimu and merbau. soundboard was a 2.5/3mm laminate of unknown origin. Thanks.

[@andrefilipebendelack2492]

Thanks mike, it was a beautiful work.

[@isaacconley4005]

So it's basically a madouke mandolin ukulele that's badass

[@MikeHawkey]

Pretty much. The core difference is the tuning of GGCCEEAA vs the mando GGDDAAEE and also that its fluorocarbon vs steel string. Some also refer to these as Tahitian Banjo's. Ultimately, they are all closely related instruments - the Tahitian Ukulele is just a very new sibling in the family tree. Thanks.

[@zaphirocast225]

que lindo, hermoso su sonido

[@loveslovecraft]

Awesome vid and amazing build! Great tone and the volume is very impresive!Three questions if I may. What adhesive are you using to attach the backplate and what adhesive for the nut and bridge? Most importantly to me is what stain are you using? Right now I'm in love with boiled linseed oil but I need to expand my horizons.

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, glue wise the back was polyurethane glue . I've generally moved away from using it, but it has its benefits. Nut was from memory superglue /cyanoacrylate. Finish was thinned down polyurethane varnish. Lately I'm quite liking linseed beeswax paste. Not as protective but feels great and applies easy (and looks good). Thanks

[@loveslovecraft]

Thanks sooo much! I am digging your other videos as well. Sparking my creative juices for sure!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@DumbassGarage]

the mando-ukule-lin

[@moosetopherrobin6147]

I always liked 'mandolele', myself.

[@DumbassGarage]

@@moosetopherrobin6147 shit thats better

[@travisgreenleaf8858]

What are your dimensions?

[@MikeHawkey]

hi, bar depth, here are basic plans: mikehawkeydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/kohoi-8-string-by-mike-hawkey.pdf

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

18:35 Wilson quality controls.. 🤗

[@MikeHawkey]

lol

[@CanalProferindo]

Como eu posso conseguir esses moldes?

[@MikeHawkey]

Os planos básicos estão relacionados na descrição. obrigado

[@CanalProferindo]

Mike Hawkey obrigado

[@anekofe2769]

How do you tie the string at the bottom?

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, its got a metal loop at the bottom that you tie to. Older traditional units sometimes had a peg doing the same.

[@bradreynolds8110]

Awesome ukulele what kind of strings do you use

[@MikeHawkey]

HI, fluorocarbon strings on this unit. Could use any say 'a' strings on all, or buy some quality fishing line fluorocarbon -20pound strength. Thanks.

[@jomoland]

Do you happen to sell these or 4-string Ukes?

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, Sorry, I don't generally sell - only when I need to raise funds for new projects. Nothing at the moment. I really like this guys work, and semi-regularly on facebook he seems to have new ones for sale: www.asonu.com

[@dylanshiflet34]

Ok so where can I buy one?

[@MikeHawkey]

A different design, but these are nice ones for sale: www.asonu.com/